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Public transport use soars in Montpellier a year after becoming free (www.euronews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 16 hours ago

Or with the 9€ Ticket in Germany?

Well, of course a ticket, that was limited to three months did not have a lasting effect on car usage. No one would sell their car and switch to public transport because of such a short, temporary price reduction. Even the follow up ticket (costing 49€ currently) is only guaranteed for a year at a time, then the government has to discuss funding again with the federal states. To have people switch from cars completely, it has to be a long term alternative.

But even if only some trips are now done with public transport instead of car, it is still an improvement.

I agree with you, that a good quality is also important, but I don't think it will happen, if the financing for improving the quality has to be primarily via ticket pricing.